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The Night Suzanna Owiyo Performed
The emcee of the night, Elizabeth Pamela Acaye went through the night's star performer's achievements. "She performed at Nelson Mandela birthdays twice and she was the only female African performer at the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize concert.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 11:35

Nigeria: P-Square Tops MTV Africa Music Awards With Five Nominations
MTV Networks Africa announced the contenders for the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA).
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 11:05

Uganda: Miriam Makeba to Keep On Stage Longer
CELEBRATED international music star Miriam Makeba a.k.a Mama Africa, says she will keep singing as long as her body can allow her.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 09:50

Uganda: Ayebare Sings for Her School
Although other children like Florence Nabukeera and Blessed Queen have composed songs before, Maureen Ayebare is the first to compose a full music album. On July 12, she launched her music album at her school. A music album is a number of songs put together in one CD.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 09:46

Tunisia: Carthage to Host International Classic Music Festival
Tunis, October 10, 2008- The Carthage Acropolium, located on the hill of Byrsa where Dido is said to have first settled in 814 BC, will host a classical music festival which will attract some of the most interesting musical groups of the moment.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 17:35

Zimbabwe: Andrew Maramba Wins Imagine Afrika Song Contest
THE Imagine Afrika song writing competition run by ZBC radio as part of the continental broadcasting initiative to combat HIV and Aids was won by Andrew Maramba, a 20-year-old art student from Bulawayo currently residing in Chitungwiza.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 17:33

Namibia: Another Artist Withdraws From Music Awards
Phura has withdrawn from the annual Sanlam/NBC Music Awards, his company, Welwitchia Music Production, has announced.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:58

Namibia: Entertainment Galore Come November
Come 1st of November, in what could be seen as the first November festival of its kind the capital has ever seen, Windhoek comes alive with a big party when it hosts South Africa's mbaqanga music giant, the Soul Brothers.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:58

South Africa: New Host City for Metro FM Music Awards
This year, the ninth annual Metro FM Music Awards has a new host city - Tshwane - having dazzled Durban and Port Elizabeth over the past few years. The 2008 awards, which will take place at an as-yet-undisclosed location in the capital city on Saturday, 29 November, were launched earlier this week, coinciding with Metro FM's 22nd birthday celebrations.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:56

Nigeria: If You Think Piracy, Think Alaba Market
He was precise and didn't mince words when the issue of piracy was brought up.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:22

Nigeria: I'm Stepping Up the Game - Faze
Looking good and fresh, he's returned with his dreads now neatly locked in a cuter way. A member of the defunct Plantashun boiz trio and a music star by every definition, Chibuzor Oji, aka Faze, has been in the music game for no less than a decade.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:42

Makeba, Mtukudzi in Town for Jazz Festival
Miriam Makeba, the empress of African music will headline the Kampala Jazz Festival at Speke Resort Munyonyo this evening.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:23

Uganda: World Music Getting Stronghold in Country
Patience pays, an adage says, and with a growing interest in world music, contemporary musicians are at last getting their share of limelight.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:22

Uganda: Tusker Lager Joins Jazz Fest
Tusker Lager has joined the team organising the Kampala International Jazz Festival due to take place this weekend.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:22

Uganda: Country Could Bag Koras' $1 Million
The Kora awards are back and a couple of Ugandan musicians are representing the country in this year's edition.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:22

Uganda: Emily Launches in Mbarara
On Sunday, Agip Motel in Mbarara was dressed with Moonberg Lager banners, posters and placards; in fact, one could wonder if it was a Moonberg Beer launch.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:22

Uganda: Doubts Cast on Cause of Singer Jose Chameleone's Injury
Musician Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Jose Chameleone, yesterday denied reports that his injuries might have been caused by a beating he sustained over a drink-driving incident while in Tanzania.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:22

Kwaito Treat Awaits Revellers
A kwaito treat awaits revellers this Saturday when Oskido jams for the first time at the Summer Pool Party.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:21

Two Mankgodi 'Sons' and Group Produce Album
Two youngsters and their group have released a first class album titled Babilonah Vs Generous.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:58

DJ Sly Comes up With a Scorcher
DJ Sly, also known as Phenyo Ntshinogang, has released a scorcher of an album titled House Is My Life.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:58

Songwriter Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
The WiPC protests the three-year prison sentence and exorbitant fine imposed on the well known singer-songwriter Lapiro de Mbanga (real name Pierre Roger Lambo Sandjo) on 24 September 2008 for allegedly taking part in anti-government riots. Mbanga is known as an outspoken critic of the government, both as a songwriter and an opposition party member. The WiPC fears that the sentence is connected to his critical lyrics and, as such, is in violation of his right to freedom of expression. It calls on the Cameroonian authorities to release Mbanga immediately and unconditionally.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:57

Uganda: Kankobe Tackle Child Abuse
THE orphans and neglected children of Kankobe Orphanage Home, in Mpigi district, have released a musical album.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:53

Uganda: Mr Hush on Road to Stardom
WHEN Mr. Hush released his debut album, Hotter Than Ever, about three years ago, it was a total flop. None of the 12 tracks on it attracted the public.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:53

Uganda: Bebe cool lifts Country's Music flag
He may not have released the biggest of hits this year, but 2008 could well be Bebe Cool's most successful year in his international singing career.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:53

Uganda: Toolman Back With 'Gutujja'
TOOLMAN'S best songs are always popular in nightclubs because they fit the clientele: rowdy and self-conscious.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:53

Uganda: From The cupboard, 'You're Special' Became an Instant hit
THERE is this new gospel song that gets everyone asking about who did it. This is because there is something about the way it sounds that just blows your mind.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:41

Zimbabwe: Gospel Musicians Set to Clash
The town of Chitungwiza is set to roar into life when more than 15 gospel musicians clash during the inaugural Chitungwiza Central Hospital Gospel Music Fundraising Gala slated for Chibuku Stadium tomorrow.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:39

Zimbabwe: Popular Mass Choral Groups to Share Stage
An epic battle looms when top mass choral groups perform for the first time on one stage.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:39

Uganda: Miriam Makeba Arrives for Jazz Festival
LEGENDARY music star Miriam Makeba, also known as Mama Africa, was due to arrive last evening ahead of a two-day jazz festival starting today.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:32

Uganda: Rukundo Unveils Album in Style
THE Queen of local Gospel reggae, Florence Rukundo, recently took her musical status to another level at the launch of her album, Kuuma Endagaano at Hotel Equatoria.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:32

Video: Magic System arrival in the USA
MAGIC SYSTEM & THEIR BAND ARRIVING   TO JFK AIRPORT AT 12 NOON ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 9 2008
Source : africahit.com | 09-Oct-2008 12:43

Namibia: Country at Channel O Awards
NAMIBIA will have four representatives at tonight's Channel O Music Awards in Johannesburg.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 12:27

Zimbabwe: Gramma Awards Shelved
Barely a year after their re-introduction, Gramma Records and the Zimbabwe Music Corporation music awards would not be held this year due to lack of funds and depressed sales of released albums.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 10:23

Margareth Do Rosário Returns With Album 'on a New Dimension'
The Angolan singer Margareth do Rosário will present to the public, next Saturday, at the gate of Atlântico Cinema, in Luanda, her latest album entitled "Em Nova Dimensão" (On a New Dimension).
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 16:28

Voice From Azerbaijan Mesmerizes Carthage Acropolium Audience
The fourth session of the Festival of spiritual music which takes place on the historic scene of the Carthage Acropolium, has revealed an artist at the height of his art, the Azeri Zabit Nabizade.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 13:31

Mos And Ghanzi Group Release Gospel Album
Mos and the Ghanzi gospel group have released a debut gospel album. The group's lead vocalist Knight Moses said that the album has been on the market for some time now, "it is only that we never had time to promote the album. It was released in 2006 under Derrick studios in South Africa."
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 09:56

Uganda: 'Sleep Walking' Singer Jose Chameleon Falls Three Floors
Renowned Ugandan singer Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleon was operated on Tuesday, at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 09:41

Uganda: Owiyo Shines at Zamani 3
IF you are not a fan of world music, you may not know the force that is the Zamani Experience.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 08:48

Zimbabwe: Zima's Decision Ill-Advised
ORGANISERS of the Zimbabwe Music Awards have again sought to steer discussion on the forthcoming awards over categorisation and not on quality and the general developments in the music industry by scrapping Chimurenga and replacing it with a category called Socially Conscious Lyrics.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 07:57

Ugandan superstar Chameleon Falls out of Hotel window
Ugandan musician, Jose Chameleon, has been hospitalised in Kampala after falling from the third floor of a five-star hotel. He broke his legs in the process at Impala hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. Chameleon was in Tanzania for concerts in Arusha and Tanga where the incidence happened.
Source : africahit.com | 07-Oct-2008 14:45

Leburu Drops a Hot Jazz Album
Local star, Kabo Leburu, has dropped a hot 10-track jazz album that will get many enthusiasts of the genre going for their dancing shoes.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 12:54

Nnyonjo Promotes Music Globally
Nnyonjo Music Production in this month is celebrating a breakthrough in the promotion of local music on the international market through their distribution outlets in Europe and America. In the last one year the company sponsored and distributed the third music video collection of over 5,000 DVDs to Ugandans in the Diaspora.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 10:41

South Africa: Diversity Rocks
The lyrics and rhythms of the musical descendants of Ozomatli ? the Aztec god of music and dance ? resonate in South Africa.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 10:26

Uganda: Fire Base Crew Thrill Nkumba
THE Fire Base Crew, led by Ghetto president Bobi Wine arrived at Nkumba University to wild cheers from the students recently.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 10:02

Cameroon: Music Pirating is Big Business
Music pirating is so entrenched in Cameroon that it is unlikely to ever be eradicated.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 09:45

Angola: Damásio's New Album Sold Out At First Public Presentation
The Angolan musician Matias Damásio on Sunday, in Luanda, sold 9,000 out of the 10,000 copies edited by MG Produções of his latest album, at the public presentation and autographs session held by the gate of Atlântico Cinema, in Luanda.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23